Kawasaki Zx-7r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zx-7r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Kawasaki Zx-7r: 126 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zx-7r
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
126 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
84 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
265 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
126 hp @ 11,000 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
84 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
265 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zx-7r
7.8/10
"A flawed, magnificent analogue superbike that rewards committed, skilled riders."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Gorgeous aggressive period styling
+Teaches real riding skills
Cons
−Parts availability shrinking fast
−Brutal below 8k rpm
−Thirsty for a 750
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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